aspects of the incarnation of Jesus Flashcards
(18 cards)
What does the Advent Wreath symbolise?
The eternity of God, symbolised by the unbroken circle and evergreen plants used to construct it.
The unbroken circle represents God’s eternal nature.
How many candles are on the Advent Wreath?
Five candles.
These candles represent different aspects of the Advent season.
What do the four outer candles of the Advent Wreath symbolise?
Biblical values associated with Jesus’ Incarnation: hope, peace, joy, and love.
Each candle is lit during the four weeks of Advent.
When are the four candles on the Advent Wreath lit?
Over the course of the four weeks of Advent.
Each week corresponds to a specific value.
What is the fifth candle on the Advent Wreath called?
The Christ Candle.
It is lit on Christmas morning.
What does the Christ Candle symbolise?
That Jesus came into the world as God made man.
This candle is central to the Advent Wreath, highlighting the significance of Christ’s birth.
What are the main rituals associated with the Incarnation?
The Christmas Masses celebrated on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning.
What do the Christmas Masses encourage adherents of the RCT to do?
Reflect and pray about the significance of the Incarnation in their lives and meditate on the implications of the paschal mystery.
What is included in the Christmas Mass?
Many prayers and blessings which express the significance of the Incarnation of Jesus.
What specific blessings are mentioned in the context of the Christmas Mass?
The blessings of the assembled people at the end of the Mass.
What is Christmas Mass about?
The Christmas Mass focuses solely on the birth of Jesus without any connection to the paschal mystery.
Recite verse that expresses the incarnation
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son,* full of grace and truth.
What does the Incarnation of Christ explain?
How human beings relate to each other
The Incarnation refers to God becoming human in the person of Jesus Christ.
What is one purpose of the Church according to the text?
To continue the example of community building based on love
This reflects the teachings of Jesus in promoting a loving community.
How does Jesus encourage community building?
Based on love
Jesus exemplified love as a foundational element for relationships.
What does the Catechism describe in relation to community?
The purpose of the Church in continuing Jesus’ example
The Catechism serves as a summary of Catholic doctrine, including the importance of community.
